"Dream-like" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Suggesting a state of mind or experience that is intentionally vague, ambiguous, and open to interpretation, dream-like can describe something that is ethereal, elusive, or seemingly unreal. It may convey a sense of detachment, disconnection, or a blurring of the boundaries between reality and fantasy. In literature and art, dream-like scenarios or characters can create a sense of uncertainty, mystery, or unease, inviting the audience to fill in the gaps and make their own connections.
Dream-like
Here are 5 usage examples:
The haze hung dream-like over the city, obscuring the skyscrapers and making the atmosphere feel surreal.
Her ethereal beauty was both captivating and dream-like, leaving me speechless.
The jazz music drifted through the air, creating a dream-like atmosphere that made everyone feel relaxed.
The moon was full, casting a silver glow over the landscape that seemed dream-like and otherworldly.
The photographer's artistic vision created a dream-like quality to the otherwise mundane street scene, transforming it into something extraordinary.
Dreadlocked refers to a hairstyle characterized by matted, twisted knots of hair, typically originating from the African Rastafarian culture. The term "dreadlocks" is often used to describe this hairstyle, which is created by not cutting the hair and allowing it to grow and mat together over time. Dreadlocks can be worn by people of any ethnic background and have become a symbol of spirituality, identity, and self-expression for many individuals.
Dreadnoughts are a type of battleship that was popular in the early 20th century. The term "dreadnought" refers specifically to the HMS Dreadnought, a British battleship that was launched in 1906 and revolutionized naval warfare with its innovative design and advanced technology. Dreadnoughts were characterized by their large size, heavy guns, and heavy armor plating, making them nearly invulnerable to attack. The term "dreadnought" has since been used more broadly to describe any large, heavily armed warship.